D23 2015: Doctor Strange Costume Concept, Origin Revealed

At today's D23 Expo, during Disney's live action movies panel, Marvel Studios president revealed new details about their Phase 3 movies, beginning with Doctor Strange. The movie doesn't start filming until November, but is in pre-production now.

Feige introduced Benedict Cumberbatch, the actor tapped to play Strange, who delivered a pre-recorded video message. Cumberbatch is in London doing Hamlet onstage, so could not attend the event. In the video message, he said Strange would be about "Girls, cars, astral projection. The usual fare," and mentioned what an awesome challenge it is to play the role.

The D23 Expo crowd was then treated to a concept art sizzle reel (the footage is not yet available to anyone outside the D23 Expo). It showed Strange in a both the red cloak and a more traditional outfit, but with muted colors. Another bit of concept art showed him in an outfit similar to a trench coat.

The concept art of Baron Mordo showed him in gray and black tones. According to the concept art, he will have the trademark gray temples and goatee.

The sizzle reel is narrated by director Scott Derrickson. In it, he confirmed that the origin from the comics would be the backbone of this story. In the comics, Stephen Strange is a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon who suffers an accident that damages his hands, causing him to lose everything and search the world for a cure for his broken, trembling hands. His journey leads him to discover the Ancient One, who teaches him the mystic arts.